Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KANETAKA with Steel Scabbard Beretta though the rigging seems to

though the rigging seems to be somewhat improvised

The post-Civil War New Jersey National Guard was a significant improvement over the state’s “shreds and patches” 1860 militia

This is surrounded by a spade shaped design for the pole top

There is verdigris around all of the brass fittings

rotate the safety lever to the “safe” position

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KANETAKA with Steel Scabbard Beretta though the rigging seems toOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production High Grade Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and